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a nightmare scenario for the u.s. the united nations now estimates that 70,000 people have been killed in the fighting, though, no one really knows. a u.n. commission today called for war crimes investigations of both sides. assad's government, which has sought to crush the rebellion by any means necessary. and the rebels, many of whom are increasingly seen by ordinary syrians as war lords, gangsters and religious fanatics who regularly post videos of beheadings and other atrocities on youtube. damascus is quiet tonight. some light traffic. no one really walking around. 5 million people hunkered down, as the terrible war that is tearing their country apart has now arrived here, in fierce battles raging in the city's suburbs. syria's many minorities live in terror of a jihadist takeover of their country. before we came here, we visited christian refugees from syria who had fled to beirut. they said they were forced out of their villages by muslim fundamentalists -- ethnically cleansed. they supported the rebellion at f
a nightmare scenario for the u.s. the united nations now estimates that 70,000 people have been killed in the fighting, though, no one really knows. a u.n. commission today called for war crimes investigations of both sides. assad's government, which has sought to crush the rebellion by any means necessary. and the rebels, many of whom are increasingly seen by ordinary syrians as war lords, gangsters and religious fanatics who regularly post videos of beheadings and other atrocities on youtube....
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plan would bolster security and include a path to citizenship for the undocumented immigrants in the u.s. group of eight senators has been working on a bipartisan immigration reform bill. the white house its plan would only be proposed if the current efforts fail. reacted to the president's plan saying quote, what the president said is a big step and offers hope for immigrants but the white house proposal has too many years of waiting for citizenship. also it does not address the future flow for new citizen. s. >>> two politicians were on meet the press today. gavin newsom and carly fiorina. they talked about everything from the economy and immigration reform to dysfunctional washington. >> it's time for us to lean in and hold these guys up for higher level expectations. you want to move the mouse, you got to move the cheese. we've got to change consensus in this country for good behavior. >> i find it stunning truly that this president and the democratic party continues to lay all the blame for their failure to achieve anything at the feet of the tea party or ted cruz or who aever the l
plan would bolster security and include a path to citizenship for the undocumented immigrants in the u.s. group of eight senators has been working on a bipartisan immigration reform bill. the white house its plan would only be proposed if the current efforts fail. reacted to the president's plan saying quote, what the president said is a big step and offers hope for immigrants but the white house proposal has too many years of waiting for citizenship. also it does not address the future flow...
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the automaker is recalling about 570,000 cars in the u.s. and canada. the battery cable connector could fail and cause the vehicle to stall. the three series models made between 2007 and 2011 as well as coupes and convertibles from 2008 until 2012. so far, no major injuries have been reported. metro track ropes -- trakcck works continure.e. on the blue line as well as on the green line between greenbelt and college park. trains are single tracking on the red line between rhode island avenue and takoma. >> she is on her way to making history. danica patrick scored big in the daytona 500. >> a break for facebook this season. the social network site is paying zero in taxes. it is getting millions in return. a chilly day today. plenty of sunshine today. >> you're watching abc 7 at noon. on your side. >> mindy mccready was a promising singer. she was known for her troubles. >> after years of fighting addiction, police found her dead from an apparent suicide. >> arkansas authorities found the body of the 37-year-old country singer on her front porch in the sa
the automaker is recalling about 570,000 cars in the u.s. and canada. the battery cable connector could fail and cause the vehicle to stall. the three series models made between 2007 and 2011 as well as coupes and convertibles from 2008 until 2012. so far, no major injuries have been reported. metro track ropes -- trakcck works continure.e. on the blue line as well as on the green line between greenbelt and college park. trains are single tracking on the red line between rhode island avenue and...
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"los angeles times" says the u.s. forces prepared to comply with afghan strike limits. >>> the norm timeses says the white house plan s tos to conduct a project. it would gain insight into perception and consciousness. >>> "the washington post" says republicans are sending signals that chuck hagel's bid to become defense defense de de-secretary of state will come up. they say there's a reasonable time to have those questions'ed. >>> and "usa today" says hugo chavez made a return. it was announced via the president's official twitter >> announcer: this national weather report sponsored by aarp. real possibilities. >>> people all over the world are looking up after a series of close encounters with meteors and asteroids. we'll find out this morning how scientists keep track of these space rocks before they get this close. >>> plus danica patrick makes history at daytona, becoming the fastest qualifier for the great american race. >> there's a lot of things and people that go into getting a full position at the daytona 5
"los angeles times" says the u.s. forces prepared to comply with afghan strike limits. >>> the norm timeses says the white house plan s tos to conduct a project. it would gain insight into perception and consciousness. >>> "the washington post" says republicans are sending signals that chuck hagel's bid to become defense defense de de-secretary of state will come up. they say there's a reasonable time to have those questions'ed. >>> and "usa...
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it calls for a path to u.s. citizenship for illegal immigrants but wouldn't be granted permanent residence status until eight years after the bill is enacted. come republicans accuse the white house of intentionally leaking the information after president obama said he'd let bipartisan talks take the lead. the administration insists this is a back up plan. >> we will be prepared with our own plan if these talks break down. >>> some republicans also criticized the draft plan for not addressing border security. >>> senator john mccain of arizona is chiding his fellow republicans for stalling a confirmation vote on chuck hagel. he told meet the press he doesn't not plan to vote for him, but he says there's been enough time to get questions answered about whether hagel is qualified for the job. >>> environmentalists are pressing the president to go further on his promise for climate change. 5000 people rallied here in san francisco yesterday. they want the obama administration to reject the keystone oil pipeline tha
it calls for a path to u.s. citizenship for illegal immigrants but wouldn't be granted permanent residence status until eight years after the bill is enacted. come republicans accuse the white house of intentionally leaking the information after president obama said he'd let bipartisan talks take the lead. the administration insists this is a back up plan. >> we will be prepared with our own plan if these talks break down. >>> some republicans also criticized the draft plan for...
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it happened late last night on blossom hill road near u.s. 101. he tried to start the chase when an man tried to run him down. >>> today is a day off for some workers. government offices, post offices libraries and banks and most schools, and garbage collection will go on as scheduled today. stay with us. traffic and weather in just a moment. ♪ [ music box: lullaby ] [ man on tv, indistinct ] ♪ [ lullaby continues ] [ baby coos ] [ man announcing ] millions are still exposed to the dangers... of secondhand smoke... and some of them can't do anything about it. ♪ [ continues ] [ gasping ] >>> good morning, mass transit is on a holiday or saturday schedule. they are running on a saturday schedule today, so fewer trains, muni caltrains and ace all on time. the roads are pretty quiet. westbound 238 no delay heading out toward sunnyvale, and the bay bridge toll plaza, no metering lights and it looks really good heading into san francisco. that's traffic. here's lawrence. low clouds and fog, a sign of cooler weather and big changes coming. over loo
it happened late last night on blossom hill road near u.s. 101. he tried to start the chase when an man tried to run him down. >>> today is a day off for some workers. government offices, post offices libraries and banks and most schools, and garbage collection will go on as scheduled today. stay with us. traffic and weather in just a moment. ♪ [ music box: lullaby ] [ man on tv, indistinct ] ♪ [ lullaby continues ] [ baby coos ] [ man announcing ] millions are still exposed to the...
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why some bay area church the u.s. requires something short of a miracle. >> rainfall huryour full forecast with a big up. the ab the above bonn' the abot >> >> bob >a convicted rapist is behind bars after fleeing to20-year old spencer scarber was arrested by mexican thursday on suspicion of identification. scarber has been wanted since fleeing fresno county three days before he was convicted of rape. robbery. and burglary charges. his father kyle scarber. an along with his mother and sister were arrested on saturday for allegedly helping scarber escape. *supporting accused cop demonstrated in front of an l-a police department. the protesters said, saturday, they didn't agree with dorner's actions, but brutality and corruption. some say they believe in the l-a-p-d. others accused police of acting as "judge, jury, and executioner" by killing dorner. he's accused of killing four people, citing his motive as revenge for his dismisal by the l-a-p-d. family and friends are gathering together to remember those lost in the rh
why some bay area church the u.s. requires something short of a miracle. >> rainfall huryour full forecast with a big up. the ab the above bonn' the abot >> >> bob >a convicted rapist is behind bars after fleeing to20-year old spencer scarber was arrested by mexican thursday on suspicion of identification. scarber has been wanted since fleeing fresno county three days before he was convicted of rape. robbery. and burglary charges. his father kyle scarber. an along with his...
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the u.s. justice department conclude the pricing method eliminated competition in the ebook markets. all publishers denied accusations of illegal activity but three went through with the state settlement. harpercollins 19 million and simon & schuster about $17 million. the justice department has concluded its review and approved a merger of publishers random house and penguin without conditions. the united states is the first country to approve the merger with the review still in progress in europe and canada. the publishers say they expect the merger to be closed later this year. according to the u.s. census bureau book sales for the year 2012 decreased by .5%. that is the smallest decline in years. the bureau reports that book sales were $15.21 billion last year, which is slightly less than the 15.28 billion in sales recorded in 2011. stay up-to-date on breaking news about authors. booings and publishing by liking us on facebook at facebook.com slash booktv or follow us on twitter at booktv.
the u.s. justice department conclude the pricing method eliminated competition in the ebook markets. all publishers denied accusations of illegal activity but three went through with the state settlement. harpercollins 19 million and simon & schuster about $17 million. the justice department has concluded its review and approved a merger of publishers random house and penguin without conditions. the united states is the first country to approve the merger with the review still in progress...
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we should guard the border at the border. >> reporter: the u.s. border patrol concedes that a forward operating base, designed to house agents right on the border at nearby sasabe, arizona, is currently not staffed because of budget shortages, but customs officials say the border patrol still works hard to protect the ranchers. and with increased manpower and technology, has dramatically reduced illegal border crossings. >> the fact of the matter is is that substantial gains have been made. we need to make additional gains. do we want them to feel safe in their homes? absolutely. >> reporter: but ranchers say they still feel unprotected on their own land, along a border they insist is not secure. mark porter, nbc news, arivaca, arizona. >>> it was an overwhelming display of affection outside the vatican today as tens of thousands crowded st. peter's square for one of pope benedict xvi final public appearances. the pope will set step down 11 days from now, setting in motion the search for a new leader and maybe a new direction for the catholic chur
we should guard the border at the border. >> reporter: the u.s. border patrol concedes that a forward operating base, designed to house agents right on the border at nearby sasabe, arizona, is currently not staffed because of budget shortages, but customs officials say the border patrol still works hard to protect the ranchers. and with increased manpower and technology, has dramatically reduced illegal border crossings. >> the fact of the matter is is that substantial gains have...
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u.s. trade representative ron kirk and democratic donor and golf course answerer jim crane. with the president on the course and a congress on a recess the clock is ticking for a deadline for automatic budget cuts. the cuts known as the sequestration would eliminate more than $85 billion in spending this year. half from defense half from domestic programs. the cuts take effect march 1st unless a compromise can be reached. bill plante joins us from washington with more on that bill, good evening. >> good evening, jeff. you know now that most of official washington does believe that those spending cuts are going to happen at the beginning of march politicians of both parties are putting more effort as fixing blame for the cuts than avoiding them. the new white house chief of staff said the president is dedicated to preventing the cuts but that republicans aren't cooperating. >> what our friends in the house have told us is that they will not even consider anything that includes-- increased revenues. not even closing loopholes for corporate jets closing loopholes for oil & gas
u.s. trade representative ron kirk and democratic donor and golf course answerer jim crane. with the president on the course and a congress on a recess the clock is ticking for a deadline for automatic budget cuts. the cuts known as the sequestration would eliminate more than $85 billion in spending this year. half from defense half from domestic programs. the cuts take effect march 1st unless a compromise can be reached. bill plante joins us from washington with more on that bill, good...
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she's headed on an 80-day tour of ten countries, including the u.s. sanchez says she doesn't plan to temper her criticism of life in cuba just because she got the exit visa. she acknowledges it could be her last trip out of the country. >>> a bigger than normal crowd packed the vatican city today. it's the second to the last time pope benedict xvi will address crowds from that famous window overlooking st. peter's square. over 100,000 people turned out to hear pope benedict ask for prayers for the next pope. ben wedeman is covering the story from rome. >> reporter: a much larger crowd crammed into st. peters square to hear pope benedict give his penultimate angeles prayer. he asked for them to pray for him and the next pope. the pope is now going into a week-long lenten retreat. this is an annual tradition, and part of the lenten season. when he re-emerges, he will convene the last angelis prayer and then step down as the pontiff. it's not clear at this point when the meeting of the conclave, the meeting of 117 cardinals assembled to vote for the next
she's headed on an 80-day tour of ten countries, including the u.s. sanchez says she doesn't plan to temper her criticism of life in cuba just because she got the exit visa. she acknowledges it could be her last trip out of the country. >>> a bigger than normal crowd packed the vatican city today. it's the second to the last time pope benedict xvi will address crowds from that famous window overlooking st. peter's square. over 100,000 people turned out to hear pope benedict ask for...
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the u.s. embassy has condemned the attacks. >>> a cuban blogger and fierce critic of the cuban government finally got to leave havana today at least for 80 days. he had been refused an exit visa for years. she's headed on an 80 day tour of ten countries including the u.s. she said she doesn't plan to temper her criticism just because she got the exit visa but she acknowledged it could be her last trip out of the country. >>> in a snowy southern russia they're still cleaning up broken glass and still trying to calm down after that meteor plowed into the earth the other day. some people near the impact site say they're afraid to stand near windows remembering that cosmic explosion friday morning that injured more than 1,000 people and damaged thousands of buildings. >>> now to israel and the strange case of prisoner "x." his apparent suicide inside an israeli prison was kept under wraps for two years because of extreme censorship. his identity has been revealed opening a host of new questions wi
the u.s. embassy has condemned the attacks. >>> a cuban blogger and fierce critic of the cuban government finally got to leave havana today at least for 80 days. he had been refused an exit visa for years. she's headed on an 80 day tour of ten countries including the u.s. she said she doesn't plan to temper her criticism just because she got the exit visa but she acknowledged it could be her last trip out of the country. >>> in a snowy southern russia they're still cleaning up...
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the u.s. and holders could apply for legal residency or a green card within eight years and after being granted a green card they could apply for citizenship. but advocates say they can't fully support the president's proposal. >> i feel like we do support some parts. but some parts we don't. >> they say the plan's major problem is that it doesn't guarantee a pathway to citizenship, and it doesn't adequately deal with future immigrants. republican lawmakers raised some of the same concerns and added others. >> by putting these details out without addressing the future flow and by giving advantage to those who came here legally, not dealing with border security adequately, that tells us he is looking for a partisan advantage. >> marco rubio who is working on a senate plan put out a statement saying this proposal is dead on arrival. the white house says this plan would only be pitched if lawmakers don't act quickly. >> he says it is dead on arrival if proposed. let's make sure it is not proposed
the u.s. and holders could apply for legal residency or a green card within eight years and after being granted a green card they could apply for citizenship. but advocates say they can't fully support the president's proposal. >> i feel like we do support some parts. but some parts we don't. >> they say the plan's major problem is that it doesn't guarantee a pathway to citizenship, and it doesn't adequately deal with future immigrants. republican lawmakers raised some of the same...
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keep in mind, florida grows 75% of the orange crop in the u.s. and then 40% of the world's orange juice supply. so certainly this is an area that we need to follow. as we go through the rest of the morning, we'll see numbers climb above freezing by 10:00 a.m. we'll continue to follow that. and zoraida, everybody is wearing purple insteexcept john. >> typically he wears purple. but today he did not. >> i'm sorry i screwed up everyone's plans. i'll try to do better. >>> the country music world in mourning that troubled singer mindy mccready committed suicide. she was found dead in her arkansas home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. last month, the father of her 10-month-old son died afternoon apparent suicide. she talked about that painful, awful experience weeks ago in her last interview with nbc. >> i have never gone through anything this painful. nor will i ever again. >> michelle turning following developments from los angeles. good morning, michelle. >> good morning, john. a really tragic end to a troubled life. mindy mccready was seeking h
keep in mind, florida grows 75% of the orange crop in the u.s. and then 40% of the world's orange juice supply. so certainly this is an area that we need to follow. as we go through the rest of the morning, we'll see numbers climb above freezing by 10:00 a.m. we'll continue to follow that. and zoraida, everybody is wearing purple insteexcept john. >> typically he wears purple. but today he did not. >> i'm sorry i screwed up everyone's plans. i'll try to do better. >>> the...
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only 100,000 people in the u.s. suffer from it. the hope is the device can be used to treat millions who can't see. >> i really think the future for this is going to be big. >> that really is incredible. and it did not come cheap at all, $100 million in public money and $100 million in private money to get to that technology. >> two clinical trials, 20 years of trying this. and this is the kind of story you always hear about some kind of development to help people who don't have an arm or leg, but sight is one of the most precious things that we have. to be able to finally, at least to some degree, recover that, that has to be incredible for those people. i can't even imagine. >> props to our tech and medical personnel. that made that woman's life a whole lot better. >>> still ahead, it used to be a dark and shadowy kind of world. >> but thanks to a popular book series is now coffee talk. a look at real life "50 shades of grey" coming up next. >>> "world news now" continues after this from our abc stations. ♪ >>> it is called mom
only 100,000 people in the u.s. suffer from it. the hope is the device can be used to treat millions who can't see. >> i really think the future for this is going to be big. >> that really is incredible. and it did not come cheap at all, $100 million in public money and $100 million in private money to get to that technology. >> two clinical trials, 20 years of trying this. and this is the kind of story you always hear about some kind of development to help people who don't...
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. >> allegedly senator hagel said that the u.s. state department was an adjunct of the israeli foreign ministers office, which i think would be breathtaking if he said that to have such a view. i got a letter back from senator hagel in response to my question, did you say that and do you believe that, and the letter said he did not recall saying that, he disavows that statement. >> it's not enough for you? >> well, if, in fact, that's true, that would end that matter because he has previously inside a book that the jewish lobby influences the u.s. senate and makes us -- pushes us to make very bad decision. if the second statement were true, he said that the secretary of state's office is under the control of the israeli foreign ministers. those two together would show an edge and a view of the israeli u.s. relationship way out of the mainstream, so i'll just take him at his word medicals something new comes along. >> kristen welker, what does the white house have to say about this? they seem to be confident that he is going to get
. >> allegedly senator hagel said that the u.s. state department was an adjunct of the israeli foreign ministers office, which i think would be breathtaking if he said that to have such a view. i got a letter back from senator hagel in response to my question, did you say that and do you believe that, and the letter said he did not recall saying that, he disavows that statement. >> it's not enough for you? >> well, if, in fact, that's true, that would end that matter because...
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as i mentioned, u.s. national average, 3.73. in hawaii, california, higher still, the most expensive place to buy gas right now. 4.28. california not far behind. the cheapest place to buy gas, in wyoming, 3.17. as you mentioned, americans right now spending a lot more money on heating bills, that, of course, means they don't have much money to spare in terms of gas prices, also, we've got taxes going up for a lot of americans. a lot of people seeing paychecks shrink. some taxi drivers, saying they are spending upward of 40, $50, $60 per day. it really is having a huge effect on people. >> what a big mess. thanks, zain appreciate that. >>> jennifer delgado in the weather center this morning with a freeze warning that could spell some serious trouble for florida citrus crops. good morning. >> hi, soledad. the sunshine state needs the sun to come out. temperatures right now still in the mid 20s. we have a hard freeze warning in place anywhere in blue. of course, this is affecting northern and central parts of florida. temperatures
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it calls for a path to u.s. citizenship for illegal immigrants but wouldn't be granted permanent status until eight years after the bill is enacted. congressional republicans, after president obama let bipartisan congressional talks take the lead. the administration insists this is only a back up plan. >> we will be prepared with our own plan if the ongoing attacks between republicans and democrats break down. >> some republicans also criticized the draft plan for not addressing border security. >>> venezuelan president hugo chavez returned to his home country. he had been in cuba for cancer surgery and medical treatment. they say chavez will continue his treatment at a military hospital in caracas. the 58-year-old president has not spoken publicly since he left for cuba. >>> it's not clear what led mindy mccready to take her own life at age 37. she was found dead on the front personal knowledge of her house in arkansas. her death -- porch of her house in arkansas. her death comes a month after her boyfriend kil
it calls for a path to u.s. citizenship for illegal immigrants but wouldn't be granted permanent status until eight years after the bill is enacted. congressional republicans, after president obama let bipartisan congressional talks take the lead. the administration insists this is only a back up plan. >> we will be prepared with our own plan if the ongoing attacks between republicans and democrats break down. >> some republicans also criticized the draft plan for not addressing...
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it calls for a pass to u.s. citizenship, but they wouldn't be granted permanent resident status until eight years after the bill is enacted. congressional republicans accuse the white house of intentionally leaking the information after president obama promised to lead bipartisan congressional talks take the lead. >> does the president want a result or does he want another one to beat up republicans so he can get political advantage in the next election. >> marco rubio released a statement if the president's plan makes it to capitol hill as it, it will be dead on arrival. they said the draft plan was not intentionally leaked and meant as a back up in case congressional talks fail. john mccain is criticizing fellow republicans for stalling a confirmation vote on chuck hagel. he told meet the press yesterday he does not plan to vote for haggle who's a republican and former senator but mccain says there's been enough time to get questions answered about whether hagel is qualified for the job. >>> today is president
it calls for a pass to u.s. citizenship, but they wouldn't be granted permanent resident status until eight years after the bill is enacted. congressional republicans accuse the white house of intentionally leaking the information after president obama promised to lead bipartisan congressional talks take the lead. >> does the president want a result or does he want another one to beat up republicans so he can get political advantage in the next election. >> marco rubio released a...
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rogers was a midfielder for the u.s. national team, recently he has been playing in england. social media generally praised rogers for his courage in coming out. >>> president obama teed off with tiger woods today. the white house said the two got together at an exclusive golf club on florida's treasure coast. there is no media coverage of today's event. this is video from a previous outing. president obama is spending a long holiday weekend at resort while first lady michelle and their two daughter goes skiing. >>> libya celebrates two years since the end of the gaddafi regime and why the nation's new president says there is still more to be done and a promise he made to militants today. >>> a possible shift in power in syria, the key facilities being attacked by rebels that could give them an advantage against the government. . >>> i pushed him away and that is when he slapped john. >> plus a toddler slapped by a stranger on a plane. but it didn't stop there. we'll hear more from the boy's mother about this attack. . >>> celebrations in libya on this the second anniversary
rogers was a midfielder for the u.s. national team, recently he has been playing in england. social media generally praised rogers for his courage in coming out. >>> president obama teed off with tiger woods today. the white house said the two got together at an exclusive golf club on florida's treasure coast. there is no media coverage of today's event. this is video from a previous outing. president obama is spending a long holiday weekend at resort while first lady michelle and...
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yesterday, he says the u.s. economy will grow slowly this year as tax increases and spending cuts offset improvements in the private sector. bruce willis is "a good day to die hard" pulled in $25 million. "identity thief" rant and with a close second, 23.4 million. that is the latest from the fox business network. giving you the power to prosper. ♪ customers didn't like it. so why do banks do it? hello? hello?! if your bank doesn't let you talk to a real person 24/7, you need an ally. hello? ally bank. your money needs an ally. ♪ dagen: $101.7 billion over the next ten years. the joint committee think this is the cost of a massive new sales tax to pay for obamacare. elizabeth macdonald is here with the bottom line. explain how this is, ultimately, being passed on. >> it is an excise tax or sales tax. look at this number. $7200. health insurers will pass this on. look at this. joint committee and taxation think that health insurers will pass this on. expect it to hit the insurance, basically, consumer in the
yesterday, he says the u.s. economy will grow slowly this year as tax increases and spending cuts offset improvements in the private sector. bruce willis is "a good day to die hard" pulled in $25 million. "identity thief" rant and with a close second, 23.4 million. that is the latest from the fox business network. giving you the power to prosper. ♪ customers didn't like it. so why do banks do it? hello? hello?! if your bank doesn't let you talk to a real person 24/7, you...
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over israel and iran and questions about how the white house has handled the terror attacks on our u.s. consulate in libya have also become part of the debate over chuck hagel. and steve scentanni is live with us. >> some republicans are questioning the qualifications of chuck hagel at the pentagon, but probably be confirmed anyway, now, hagel was widely criticized during his performance during the confirmation hearing and they delayed the vote so they'd have more time to ask the questions about the nominee, they say there should be be no hurry. and it's an important position. and here is senator lindsey graham on fox news sunday. >> i think we're doing our job to scrutinize, i think, one of the most unqualified, radical choices for secretary of defense in a very long time. >> meantime, senator john mccain says that hagel is not qualified, but he thinks it's time to go ahead with a vote since enough time has gone by to ask questions and now shall the white house is worried because two important nominations are going so slowly not only hagel, but john brennan to head the cia. >> between
over israel and iran and questions about how the white house has handled the terror attacks on our u.s. consulate in libya have also become part of the debate over chuck hagel. and steve scentanni is live with us. >> some republicans are questioning the qualifications of chuck hagel at the pentagon, but probably be confirmed anyway, now, hagel was widely criticized during his performance during the confirmation hearing and they delayed the vote so they'd have more time to ask the...
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why are they bashing facebook, bash the u.s. government for having a bad tax code if you don't like this. jamie: is it time to rewrite it, matt. >> this tax code needs to be redown. obama is going after the wealthy people saying they need to pay more at the tame time there are so many loopholes for the large corporations. go after these loopholes if you want to fix the tax code. >> it's just not matt and i and you saying this. it's -- president obama has had three commissions and blue ribbon panels that he has appointed that have all came to the same conclusion. paul volker the former chairman of the federal reserve said that our corporate tax system is chasing jobs out of america, that the rates are that high, it's making america uncompetitive. it's almost unpatriotic and i use that word intentionally to support this tax system that is sending jobs abroad. jamie: at the same time i appreciate you giving me the credit for saying it. i asked the question. i'm not saying anything about it, i only asked the question. i do have a co
why are they bashing facebook, bash the u.s. government for having a bad tax code if you don't like this. jamie: is it time to rewrite it, matt. >> this tax code needs to be redown. obama is going after the wealthy people saying they need to pay more at the tame time there are so many loopholes for the large corporations. go after these loopholes if you want to fix the tax code. >> it's just not matt and i and you saying this. it's -- president obama has had three commissions and...
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the u.s. postal service®, no business too small. well, technically i wear one. try running four.ning a restaurant is hard, fortunately we've got ink. it gives us 5x the rewards on our internet, phone charges and cable, plus at office supply stores. rewards we put right back into our business. this is the only thing we've ever wanted to do and ink helps us do it. make your mark with ink from chase. jon: right now some new information on crime stories we're following. an idaho man accused of uttering a racial slur and slapping a crying toddler on a plane plane is out of a job now. joe ricky hunley's employer let him go after the charge of assaulting a minor. the company without refering to hunley by name said reports of one executive's behavior are quote, offensive and disturbing. >>> drew peterson's legal team will make a last-ditch effort tomorrow for a new trial. it becomes before the ex-cop convicted of murdering his wife learns his sentence. the 59-year-old peterson son faces 20 to 60 year
the u.s. postal service®, no business too small. well, technically i wear one. try running four.ning a restaurant is hard, fortunately we've got ink. it gives us 5x the rewards on our internet, phone charges and cable, plus at office supply stores. rewards we put right back into our business. this is the only thing we've ever wanted to do and ink helps us do it. make your mark with ink from chase. jon: right now some new information on crime stories we're following. an idaho man accused of...
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also the u.s. chamber of commerce is helping to craft a plan. so everything is crafting a plan. so hopefully maybe all those things can come together into one cohesive, effective plan. but we don't know yet. >> it's not a bad idea to have a plan b. administration after administration has tried to do this and come up with a plan that will work and they have failed almost across the board. so who knows what we're going to get? >> again, it's not just carte blanche, security and background checks, go to the back of the line behind folks who are here legally. >> and you've got to learn to speak english. >> exactly. >> not a bad idea. >> miles to go, as always. >>> speaking of politics, more political maneuvering over the nomination of chuck hagel as defense secretary. the nomination should go forward. the very earliest the nomination could go before the senate is a week from today when they return from their president's day vacation. >>> fuel prices have hit a record high for february and it may be months before drivers get a break. the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.71. pr
also the u.s. chamber of commerce is helping to craft a plan. so everything is crafting a plan. so hopefully maybe all those things can come together into one cohesive, effective plan. but we don't know yet. >> it's not a bad idea to have a plan b. administration after administration has tried to do this and come up with a plan that will work and they have failed almost across the board. so who knows what we're going to get? >> again, it's not just carte blanche, security and...
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u.s. postal service®, no businusess too small. >>> welcome back. live pictures of this boat fire. this in new jersey right across from lower manhattan. it looks like three boats up in flames now. it looks a little bit windy, you can still see flames coming out of that middle boat. these are live pictures. >> and this would be an area where commuters might go across. it's a holiday, but ferry traffic does come in that direction. >> the smoke is blowing over lower manhattan right now. it looks like it's the three boats right now. they don't know how it started. >> all right, the big local stories that we are following, one person is dead, killed in a crash in a stolen car. this happened with a routine traffic start last night. it was the 5400 block of moterey road where the crash happened. >>> an investigation is looking into how a ferry crash and a motor boat happened. here is helicopter video. >>> also, tracking the pain at the pump on this president's someday, gas prices are soring. the
u.s. postal service®, no businusess too small. >>> welcome back. live pictures of this boat fire. this in new jersey right across from lower manhattan. it looks like three boats up in flames now. it looks a little bit windy, you can still see flames coming out of that middle boat. these are live pictures. >> and this would be an area where commuters might go across. it's a holiday, but ferry traffic does come in that direction. >> the smoke is blowing over lower manhattan...
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he hadn't had u.s. history yet. i didn't think that he was going to get the question about history when i saw the category military guys because even in the turn he hadn't been getting a lot of the military or american history questions. >> wow! sizing up the competition. >> we're going to play our own game of jeopardy right now. >> it's all on you. it's all on him. >> no, it's not. >> yes, it is. >> we didn't rig it like that. which president was the only one to be elected twice but not in a row? was it -- [ buzzer ] >> grover cleveland. >> yeah, it was grover cleveland. yeah. >> very good. >> all right. >> we're doing great so far. >> when you say "we." >> you mean leonard? >> me and leonard. >> i was actually going to give you a multiple choice. >> i don't think that's going to be happening a lot. >> i wouldn't have even needed to know a president. which president gave camp david its name after his father and grandson? >> eisenhower. >> dwight d. eisenhower is correct. that's an old person answer. >> that's good.
he hadn't had u.s. history yet. i didn't think that he was going to get the question about history when i saw the category military guys because even in the turn he hadn't been getting a lot of the military or american history questions. >> wow! sizing up the competition. >> we're going to play our own game of jeopardy right now. >> it's all on you. it's all on him. >> no, it's not. >> yes, it is. >> we didn't rig it like that. which president was the only...
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for the senate in australia is a way to prevent criminal charges from being filed against him in the u.s. he spoke from the embassy in london where he was granted asylum in june. his supporters in australia have put his name in the run for the senate. >>> pope benedict is behind closed doors for traditional lenten prayer. thousands gathered yesterday to say goodbye to the pope. he will host his last blessing next sunday followed by a nine general audience on february 27th, the day before he officially steps down. >>> an amazing fact about friday's meteor strike in russia. shockwaves were felt by nuclear sensors halfway around the world. friday's mid-air explosion over central russia had the force of 30 hiroshima nuclear bombs. more than half of the glass that was broken has been replaced. several so-called meteor pieces are already on sale on ebay, but as the saying goes, buyer beware. >> 1 million square feet of glass shattered when that hit. >> that is incredible. i need to go to my backyard and get some rocks. >> some meteor rocks. >> of course. let me clarify. >>> just a week after g
for the senate in australia is a way to prevent criminal charges from being filed against him in the u.s. he spoke from the embassy in london where he was granted asylum in june. his supporters in australia have put his name in the run for the senate. >>> pope benedict is behind closed doors for traditional lenten prayer. thousands gathered yesterday to say goodbye to the pope. he will host his last blessing next sunday followed by a nine general audience on february 27th, the day...
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komen's investments in early detection and treatment have helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the u.s. by 33% since 1990. help us continue serving the millions of women and men with breast cancer who still need us every day. register for the 3-day now. (woman) it's just been an amazing, amazing journey. i love these people. ♪ and it's beautiful >>> ah, but it's robin wednesday. in just two days. she just tweeted that scene, the segment about the women who walked the same road she has has made her more hopeful and excited about wednesday. i think it would be impossible to be more excited. >> we love you, robin. "gma" live just moments away. >> see you tomorrow, guys. >>> now, get this, there's a cool new "gma" show. it's backstage live. what you don't normally get to see. just when "gma" on tv is over, something new begins. click over to the new "gma" live at goodmorningamerica.com on yahoo!. this is going to be so totally cool. >> now, from abc7 news , enjoy your holiday because a big change and in the works in the weather coming. mike nicco has the forecast. it is already cloudy. >
komen's investments in early detection and treatment have helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the u.s. by 33% since 1990. help us continue serving the millions of women and men with breast cancer who still need us every day. register for the 3-day now. (woman) it's just been an amazing, amazing journey. i love these people. ♪ and it's beautiful >>> ah, but it's robin wednesday. in just two days. she just tweeted that scene, the segment about the women who walked the same road...
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the u.s., the uk and russia. while pistorius is in court on tuesday for a bail hearing, reeva's family says they'll be a memorial service for her as producers of her reality show released this farewell message from her, meant to be to the cast, but which now becomes her last words, her last good-bye. >> i take with me so many amazing memories and things that are in here and in here that i'll treasure forever. i'm going to miss you all so much. i love you very, very much. >> what a sad story that is. robyn kurnow reporting for us. we'll have more on that later here in "the situation room" as well. other news we're following including some painful budget cuts that will be felt by all of us. they're not only days away, they could affect you in some unexpected ways. plus, senator john mccain is alleging a massive cover-up on the deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. >> so it's the state department's fault? who would you blame? who is responsible then? i've always had to keep my e
the u.s., the uk and russia. while pistorius is in court on tuesday for a bail hearing, reeva's family says they'll be a memorial service for her as producers of her reality show released this farewell message from her, meant to be to the cast, but which now becomes her last words, her last good-bye. >> i take with me so many amazing memories and things that are in here and in here that i'll treasure forever. i'm going to miss you all so much. i love you very, very much. >> what a...
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but demand is expected to increase not just here in the u.s., but globally because of a better outlook for the global economy. the price of oil has been modestly higher since the beginning of the year. you don't need me to tell you that. the good news is it has been relatively stable since the summer, carol. you haven't seen the real crazy spikes that we've seen over the years. carol? >> alison kosik reporting live from new york this morning. move over, guys. danica patrick in the top spot. patrick won the pole position for the daytona 500, becoming the first woman to win a pole at any nascar top division race. she later spoke with cnn's don lemon, who asked her, if she could comprehend that she made history. >> i that i that understanding the scope of what that means and what that will end up meaning, or if any, is something that happens down the road. in the moment, it's about thinking about what i need to do for next sunday and trying to make some more history. i love that to go beyond racing in general, i mean, just to kind of break gender barriers, i feel that one of the coolest t
but demand is expected to increase not just here in the u.s., but globally because of a better outlook for the global economy. the price of oil has been modestly higher since the beginning of the year. you don't need me to tell you that. the good news is it has been relatively stable since the summer, carol. you haven't seen the real crazy spikes that we've seen over the years. carol? >> alison kosik reporting live from new york this morning. move over, guys. danica patrick in the top...
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after eight years, people who learn english and u.s. history and pay a fine could qualify for legal permanent status. later, citizenship. the plan calls for more money toward border security and requires businesses to check the immigration status of potential workers. republican senator marco rubio, who's involved in the senate discussion, says the white house legislation is, quote, half baked and seriously flawed, calling the plan dead on arrival. here with us now from washington, nbc news chief white house correspondent and political the daily rundown, chuck todd. is the plan doa? >> well, you heard it's an incomplete plan. we know they had come up with a plan. they were going to unveil a plan. they were going to do that in las vegas about two weeks ago. about 48 hours before that speech, the bipartisan senate group came out with their set of principles and the white house backed off. the president decided not to unveil his plan. it's always been sort of held out there as a if you guys fail, then we'll unveil ours and we'll push this.
after eight years, people who learn english and u.s. history and pay a fine could qualify for legal permanent status. later, citizenship. the plan calls for more money toward border security and requires businesses to check the immigration status of potential workers. republican senator marco rubio, who's involved in the senate discussion, says the white house legislation is, quote, half baked and seriously flawed, calling the plan dead on arrival. here with us now from washington, nbc news...